Travellers returning to England from Israel and Sri Lanka will no longer need to quarantine from Saturday. Both countries have been added to the government's coronavirus travel corridor list - along ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. blacklists two companies over exportation of forced labor from North Korea
The United States on Thursday slapped sanctions on two new companies it accused of being involved in exporting forced labor from North Korea and warned countries to send home any remaining North ... ( read original story ...)
Muslims in Nepal hold anti-China protest to condemn Uyghur genocide
Nepal organised a protest rally in Birgunj town of Nepal to condemn the genocide of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang province of China. They were carrying placards condemning the atrocities against the ... ( read original story ...)
Yemen Aid Workers Fear Possible U.S. Blacklisting of Houthis
Humanitarian agencies say a possible U.S. designation of Yemen's Houthi group as a foreign terrorist organisation would prevent lifesaving aid to the conflict-riven country, where fears of famine are ... ( read original story ...)
Aid workers fear US may blacklist Yemen’s Houthis
Humanitarian agencies say a possible US designation of Yemen's Houthi group as a foreign terrorist organisation would prevent lifesaving aid to the conflict-riven country. ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan Returns to Global Debt Markets
Uzbekistan was offering Eurobonds for the second time, testing a recovery in global risk appetite with a sale from one of the few economies set to dodge recession this year. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia to review VAT increase after pandemic ends: State TV
Saudi Arabia's acting information minister on Thursday said the kingdom would review its VAT increase after the novel coronavirus pandemic ends. ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan Braces for Worst as U.S. Troop Withdrawal Accelerates
Taliban gloat, government loses grip amid wave of violence; ‘if the Americans leave, a big tragedy will happen.’ ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand pro-democracy protesters resilient amid violent crackdown
Protesters continue to take to the streets demanding the resignation of PM Prayuth Chan-ocha. They are also calling for reforms to the monarchy, a powerful institution that has long been shielded from ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand protesters drench police headquarters with paint
Thousands of protesters in Thailand converged on the police headquarters in Bangkok on Wednesday night, defacing the building a day after violent protests left dozens injured. Angered by the ... ( read original story ...)